Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library, B. Flota and K. Morris (eds) (2023)

Key Points

• To review the significance and role of comic books in special collections within academic libraries.
• Literature review of the book 'Comic Books, Special Collections, and the Academic Library' by B. Flota and K. Morris.
• Analysis of theoretical frameworks presented in the book.
• Discussion of practical implications for academic libraries.
• Comic books are increasingly recognized as valuable resources for academic inquiry.
• The book provides insights into collecting practices and academic uses of comic books.
• Highlights the interdisciplinary nature of comic book studies in libraries.

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